Deadly Manslick Road crash underscores pedestrian dangers despite drop in fatalities

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville’s transportation initiative reports pedestrian fatalities are down this year, even as a deadly crash Friday morning underscores ongoing safety concerns on some of the city’s most dangerous streets.

Just after 3 a.m. Sunday, police said a person crossing the street was hit and killed at the intersection where St. Andrews Church Road becomes Manslick Road at Palatka Road.

Louisville Metro Police said the pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing and disregarded the crosswalk when attempting to walk across Manslick Road westbound. The person died at the scene…

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